President Trump called President Prabowo to strengthen U.S.–Indonesia ties and discuss global peace. Talks also touched on trade tensions—read the full story for key takeaways.
Starting Thursday, China allows Indonesian citizens a 10-day (240-hour) visa-free transit stay via 60 ports across 24 provinces, according to China’s National Immigration Administration.
Artificial intelligence (AI) practitioner, Kun Wardana, suggested that the government form a "National AI Ethics Council". According to him, the council will act as an institution that can anticipate potential crimes using AI.
The Indonesian national football team suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat to Japan in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup third-round Group C qualifier, held at Suita Stadium, Osaka. Learn more.
Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, confirmed that all Indonesian pilgrims performed the peak Hajj ritual of wuquf in Arafah, Saudi Arabia and have now arrived in Mina for the stoning of the devil (jumrah). Learn more.
Indonesian National Team head coach Patrick Kluivert has called up brothers Yakob and Yance Sayuri to replace Eliano Reijnders and Sandy Walsh, who are unavailable for upcoming matches against China and Japan. Learn more.
Indonesia and Tajikistan have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations by expanding economic collaboration and promoting closer people-to-people ties. Learn more.
Indonesia is not at risk of experiencing a monetary crisis like the one that occurred in 1997–1998. Read more.
The Indonesian Presidential Palace has confirmed that no alcoholic beverages were served during the state dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. Learn more.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron declared and signed a strategic cooperation in the field of culture between the two countries.
Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas has encouraged Egypt to join the Apostille Convention to simplify cross-border document legalization between the two countries. Learn more.
Indonesia and France have agreed on 21 cooperation in various fields, including military and defense, to free nutritious meal programs carried out between governments, institutions, and private partnerships.
